Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Subject "Health threat"
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Handling practices and aflatoxin contamination of the dry wild edible mushrooms sold in Rushere town council Kiruhura District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus species of fungus which include Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin presence in various foods is considered as a health threat across the ... -
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in urine samples obtained from patients admitted at Mbale regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing bacteria such as E. coli has become an emerging global health threat and are associated with high mortality. Production of Beta lactamase enzymes that hydrolyze the β-lactam ring ...